Home inspection services in South Africa
From pre-purchase inspections to electrical, gas and plumbing compliance certificates — compare verified inspectors and get up to three free quotes for any service below.
Pre-Purchase Home Inspection
A full condition assessment before you buy — so you know exactly what you are buying and can negotiate with confidence.
R2,500 – R7,000 depending on property size
Learn morePre-Listing (Pre-Sale) Inspection
Inspect before you list so you can fix issues, price accurately, and meet your disclosure obligations under the Property Practitioners Act.
R2,500 – R6,000 depending on property size
Learn moreElectrical Certificate of Compliance (COC)
A legally required certificate confirming the electrical installation is safe and compliant before property transfer.
R450 – R1,500 (plus repairs if needed)
Learn morePlumbing Compliance Certificate
Confirms the plumbing installation meets municipal by-laws — required in some municipalities (e.g. City of Cape Town) on transfer.
R500 – R1,500 (plus repairs if needed)
Learn moreGas Certificate of Compliance (COC)
Required wherever a property has a gas installation — confirms the installation is safe and SANS-compliant.
R500 – R1,800
Learn moreRoof Inspection
A focused assessment of roof covering, structure, waterproofing and gutters — the most common source of expensive defects.
R1,500 – R3,500
Learn moreStructural Assessment
An in-depth assessment of the building structure — foundations, walls, cracks and movement — usually by a structural engineer.
R3,000 – R10,000+ depending on scope
Learn moreDamp Inspection
Identifies the type and source of damp — rising, penetrating or condensation — and the right remedy for SA conditions.
R1,200 – R3,000
Learn moreSnag List Inspection (New Builds)
An independent defect (snag) list on a newly built or renovated home, so the developer fixes issues before you take occupation.
R1,800 – R4,500
Learn moreFull (Comprehensive) Home Inspection
The most thorough option — a complete, room-by-room and system-by-system assessment of the entire property.
R3,500 – R7,000 depending on size
Learn moreMould & Damp Inspection
Find the water source behind the mould, not just the stain — a diagnostic inspection that identifies which of the three damp types you have and what it will cost to fix properly.
R1,800 – R4,500 depending on property size and access
Learn moreAsbestos Inspection & Testing
Identify asbestos-containing materials, assess their condition, and get a written report your bank, insurer or conveyancer will accept — without the scare tactics.
R2,500 – R6,000 for a residential survey, plus lab fees per sample
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